What to do:

Grate the beetroot into a sieve over a bowl or the sink, and squeeze out any excess liquid.

Heat the oil in a frying pan and soften the onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Stir in the cumin and paprika, and cook for another minute.

Using a food processor, whizz the grated beetroot, onion mix, chickpeas, flour and egg to a smooth paste. Using damp hands, to avoid the mixture sticking, roll into 20 even-sized balls and place on a non-stick baking sheet. Brush lightly with oil and bake for 20–25 minutes until crisp.

While the falafels are cooking, make your tahini dressing by mixing everything together in a small bowl until smooth.

Serve your falafels with the salad and tahini dressing. They’re also great in a wrap.

Place in fridge for 10-15 mins to firm up and enjoy!

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About Love Beetroot

The Love Beetroot website was developed by G’s Fresh, a family farming company based in Ely, Cambridgeshire to promote the many benefits of this sweet but sometimes undervalued vegetable.

With classic recipes, new ideas as well as information on the health benefits of beetroot we hope you too will become a lover of the beet!

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